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Shires Fly Sheets & Fly Masks
Shires makes Highlander and Tempest Original fly sheets, a Sweet-Itch Combo and FlyGuard fly masks. Choose a sheet by how much it covers and how hot your summers run, and a mask by ears, nose or both.
Buying tip:Order a Shires fly sheet in the size your horse wears in a Shires blanket; the inch sizes are the same. For a FlyGuard mask, measure the face (A, B and C below) rather than going by breed: riders tell us some cobs fit a Pony.
What riders say about Shires fly masks and fly sheets
Riders tell us the same three things about Shires fly gear: the masks stay on, the mesh stays clear of the eyes, and the fly sheets stay cool.
Shires FlyGuard Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears
★★★★★
By far my horses' favorite fly mask! The mesh is very fine and easy to see through, it is lightweight and stays well away from their eyes. The ears are breathable and keep the tiniest of gnats away. The gnats and flies are terrible in Northern Virginia and they wear them all summer during the days.
Shires Highlander Fine Mesh Detachable Neck Fly Sheet
★★★★★
This is the only fly sheet that has helped my horse with his sweet itch. It closes over the belly well and does not get hot.
Shires FlyGuard Pro Hi-Viz Fine Mesh Fly Mask w/Ears & Fringe
★★★★★
Great product I have had one for three years and it was still going strong, but got one for my other horse. I like the fact that the fringe doesn't impede their breathing and it moves and keeps flies off of their nose. It does give sun protection as well.
Shires FlyGuard Pro Deluxe Fly Mask w/Ears
★★★★★
Amazing. Pony size fits my cob perfectly. No having to try hand sew Velcro like I do with some other brands.
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Shires fly sheets: Highlander, Tempest and sweet-itch sheets
Shires fly sheets come in two lines. Highlander is the tougher one, in 600-denier ripstop or fine mesh with full belly coverage; Tempest Original is a lighter knit mesh sheet with a neck cover you add separately. For horses that need more, the Tempest Original Summer Shield Set and the Shires Sweet-Itch Combo cover from the poll to the tail.
A fly sheet is not a rain sheet. The Highlander and Tempest fly sheets here are mesh, not waterproof, so switch to a turnout sheet when a storm rolls in. Fabric and UV figures are as Shires reports them.
| Shires fly sheet | Fabric | Coverage and fittings | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Plus Fly Sheet & Neck Set | 600D ripstop mesh; Shires rates it to block 90% of UV | Removable neck, belly wrap with three straight surcingles, side gussets, large tail flap, buckle front | Horses that are hard on sheets and need body and belly covered |
| Highlander Fine Mesh Detachable Neck Fly Sheet | Lightweight fine mesh; chest lined against rubs | Detachable neck, triple-strapped belly band, double chest straps, large tail flap | The hottest days, when the lightest full-coverage sheet wins |
| Tempest Original Standard Neck Fly Sheet | Tight knit mesh that blocks biting insects and sun bleaching; machine washable | Standard neck (add the Tempest Original Fly Neck Cover), cross surcingles, tail strap and flap, lined chest and seams | Everyday summer turnout in a classic cut |
| Tempest Original Summer Shield Set | Blocks UV, flies and dust, with mesh ventilation panels; Shires calls it more than a fly sheet but lighter than a turnout | Removable neck, two straight surcingles, large tail flap | Sunny, dusty paddocks |
| Shires Sweet-Itch Combo | 600D ripstop; Shires rates it to block at least 90% of UV | Grazing-friendly hood with stretch ear panel, belly flap adjustable on both sides, shoulder gussets, leg strap loops | Horses with sweet itch that need body, neck and poll covered |
Shires FlyGuard fly masks: which mask suits your horse
Shires FlyGuard fly masks come down to one choice: how much of your horse's face to cover. Most families come with ears or without, and with a plain nose, a fringe or a long nose; what changes between families is the fabric and how far the mesh sits off the eye.
Ears keep gnats and midges out of the ear; the earless and ear-hole Fine Mesh masks suit horses that object to anything on their ears. A nose fringe discourages flies around the muzzle without covering it, and a long nose covers the muzzle in mesh, which Shires recommends for white markings that sunburn. Riders tell us fit is why they stay with Shires masks: room for big ears, clearance for broad foreheads, and masks that stay on in a herd.
| FlyGuard family | Built with | Options | Choose it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlyGuard Fine Mesh | Full-face fine mesh, fleece padding along the seams to close gaps, Airstream fabric ears | Earless, ear holes, ears, nose fringe, ears & nose | You want a classic all-day field mask |
| FlyGuard Air Motion | Breathable 3D Air Motion fabric that circulates air to cut heat build-up; 70+ average UV block | Ears; ears & nose fringe; ears & nose | Summers are hot and humid, or your horse sweats under a mask |
| FlyGuard Stretch and Pro Stretch | Four-way stretch body with a zip closure, 180-degree vision, 70+ UV blocking | Stretch with ears; Pro Stretch with nose | You want a close, snug fit without touchtape under the jaw |
| FlyGuard Pro Deluxe | Mesh lifted off the face by reinforced darts and fleecy seams, structured 3D eye frame, UV70+ fabric; the long nose is UV60+ mesh | Ears; ears & fringe; ears & nose | Your horse is sensitive, or has white markings that burn |
| FlyGuard Pro Hi-Viz | Reflective, hi-viz fabric over a 3D contour frame | Ears; ears & fringe; ears & nose | You turn out early or late, in low light |
| FlyGuard Pro Fine Mesh Open Forelock | UV70+ fine mesh with a 3D shape around the eyes and a forelock hole | Ears & open forelock | Your horse has a full forelock that can help brush flies away |
| Shires Deluxe Fly Mask | Fine mesh held off the face with darts and fleecy padding, elastic over the poll, 70+ UV blocking | Ears; ears & nose; nose fringe | You want a softer fit for a sensitive horse |
Shires fly protection for sweet itch, humid heat and sun
Match Shires fly gear to the problem your summer brings. Each one below has a Shires sheet, mask or boot built for it.
| Your summer problem | The Shires pick |
|---|---|
| Sweet itch | The Shires Sweet-Itch Combo covers body, neck and poll, with a grazing-friendly hood and a belly flap that adjusts on both sides; riders also choose the Highlander Fine Mesh Detachable Neck Fly Sheet, which closes under the belly. |
| Heat and humidity | The lightest fabric that does the job: the Highlander Fine Mesh or Tempest Original knit mesh sheet, with a FlyGuard Air Motion mask, built to cut heat build-up under the mask. |
| Strong sun and pink noses | Shires rates the Highlander Plus sheet and the Sweet-Itch Combo to block 90% or more of UV, and most FlyGuard masks at 70+ UV; for white muzzles, a long-nose mask such as the Pro Deluxe with Ears & Nose. |
| Early and late turnout | Cooler, but low-light, high-insect hours: the FlyGuard Pro Hi-Viz masks add reflective, hi-viz fabric. |
| Legs, ears and noses under saddle | ARMA Mesh Fly Boots and Shires Airflow Turnout Socks come in sets of four; the ARMA Ear Bonnet and Shires nose nets screen out insects while you ride. |
Shires fly sheet and fly mask sizing
Shires fly sheets use the same inch sizes as Shires blankets, so a horse that wears a 72 in a Shires blanket wears a 72 fly sheet: Highlander Plus runs 66 to 84, Highlander Fine Mesh 69 to 84, Tempest Original Standard Neck 48 to 84, the Summer Shield Set 54 to 84 and the Sweet-Itch Combo 57 to 87. Shires labels the same sizes in feet and inches (66 is 5'6", 72 is 6'0"), and matches the Tempest Original Fly Neck Cover Small to sheets 54 to 60, Medium to 63 to 69 and Large to 72 to 78.
Shires fly masks run from X Small Pony to X Large Horse and are measured across the face. A runs across the front of the face where the lower edge of the mask sits, cheek to cheek; B runs from behind the ear, over the poll side, down to the jaw strap; C runs up the face from the lower edge of the mask to the base of the ear. X Large Horse (Shires Extra Extra Full) is one size above Large Horse, in the FlyGuard Fine Mesh masks.
| Size on Tack of the Day | Shires size | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X Small Pony | Extra Small Pony | 21.3 in (54 cm) | 30.3 in (77 cm) | 10.6 in (27 cm) |
| Small Pony | Small Pony | 23.2 in (59 cm) | 33.9 in (86 cm) | 11.0 in (28 cm) |
| Pony | Pony | 24.0 in (61 cm) | 35.0 in (89 cm) | 13.0 in (33 cm) |
| Cob | Cob | 26.0 in (66 cm) | 35.0 in (89 cm) | 13.4 in (34 cm) |
| Horse | Full | 26.8 in (68 cm) | 40.9 in (104 cm) | 14.2 in (36 cm) |
| Large Horse | Extra Full | 28.0 in (71 cm) | 42.1 in (107 cm) | 18.1 in (46 cm) |
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Shires fly sheet and fly mask FAQ
Which Shires fly mask should I buy?
Start with what your horse needs covered. For ears and eyes, the FlyGuard Fine Mesh with Ears is the classic choice. Add a nose fringe or a long nose if flies bother the muzzle or white markings burn, choose Air Motion for hot, humid summers, Pro Hi-Viz for early or late turnout, and an earless or ear-hole mask for a horse that dislikes anything on its ears.
CloseWhat size Shires fly mask does my horse need?
Measure across the front of the face where the mask's lower edge sits, from behind the ear to the jaw strap, and up the face to the base of the ear, then compare with the Shires chart on this page. On Tack of the Day, Shires's Full is listed as Horse and Extra Full as Large Horse. Riders report that some cobs fit a Pony and that the Deluxe masks size generously, so measure rather than go by breed.
CloseWhat is the difference between the FlyGuard Fine Mesh, Air Motion, Stretch and Pro Deluxe masks?
Fine Mesh is the classic full-face mesh mask with fleece-padded seams. Air Motion uses a breathable 3D fabric that circulates air to reduce heat under the mask. Stretch masks use a four-way stretch body with a zip closure. Pro Deluxe lifts the mesh off the face with reinforced darts and a structured 3D eye frame, and its long-nose version covers the muzzle in UV60+ mesh.
CloseWhich Shires fly sheet is best for sweet itch?
The Shires Sweet-Itch Combo is built for it: a grazing-friendly hood, a stretch ear panel and a belly flap that adjusts on both sides cover the horse from poll to tail, in 600D ripstop that Shires rates to block at least 90% of UV. Riders also use the Highlander Fine Mesh Detachable Neck Fly Sheet, which closes under the belly with a triple-strapped band.
CloseAre fly sheets worth it for horses?
For a horse that is bothered by biting insects, bleached by the sun or rubbing out its mane and tail, riders tell us a fly sheet is what lets them turn out in comfort through summer. Pick the lightest Shires sheet that covers what your horse needs: a Tempest Original knit mesh sheet for everyday turnout, a Highlander for full belly coverage, or the Sweet-Itch Combo for sweet itch.
CloseDo Shires fly sheets use the same sizes as Shires blankets?
Yes. Shires fly sheets come in the same inch sizes as Shires blankets, from 48 to 87 across the range, so measure your horse the same way and order the size your horse wears in a Shires blanket. The Shires blanket sizing page shows how to measure and how Shires's feet-and-inches labels convert.
CloseDoes Shires make fly boots?
Yes. The ARMA Mesh Fly Boots, in Small, Medium and Large, and the Shires Airflow Turnout Socks, in Pony, Cob and Horse, are lightweight mesh boots sold in sets of four, made to keep flies and biting insects off the legs.
CloseFabric, coverage and UV figures are as Shires reports them on its product pages and in its size guides; fly mask measurements from the Shires Equestrian fly mask size chart. Sources, checked October 2026: Shires Equestrian horse size guides (fly mask and blanket neck charts) · Shires Equestrian fly masks. Verified buyer quotes come from product reviews on Tack of the Day and Shires.